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From making the paper to binding the book, students will participate in the hands-on and historical art of bookmaking at the Printing Museum’s Summer Book Arts Studio. On each successive day of the Studio, participants will create an element of the finished book. Cost: $150 (includes materials) Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off […]
From making the paper to binding the book, students will participate in the hands-on and historical art of bookmaking at the Printing Museum’s Summer Book Arts Studio. On each successive day of the Studio, participants will create an element of the finished book. Cost: $150 (includes materials) Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off […]
From making the paper to binding the book, students will participate in the hands-on and historical art of bookmaking at the Printing Museum’s Summer Book Arts Studio. On each successive day of the Studio, participants will create an element of the finished book. One adult family member (age 18 or older) may participate in the […]
From making the paper to binding the book, students will participate in the hands-on and historical art of bookmaking at the Printing Museum’s Summer Book Arts Studio. On each successive day of the Studio, participants will create an element of the finished book. Cost: $150 (includes materials) Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off […]
From making the paper to binding the book, students will participate in the hands-on and historical art of bookmaking at the Printing Museum’s Summer Book Arts Studio. On each successive day of the Studio, participants will create an element of the finished book. Cost: $150 (includes materials) Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off […]
From making the paper to binding the book, students will participate in the hands-on and historical art of bookmaking at the Printing Museum’s Summer Book Arts Studio. On each successive day of the Studio, participants will create an element of the finished book. Cost: $150 (includes materials) Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off […]
The Printing Museum’s Fire Recovery Fundraiser has been cancelled. Fire recovery efforts remain a high priority with ample need for financial support. Key annual events will still take place -- notably The Gutenberg Dinner (10/13) fundraiser and the Houston Book Fair (10/22). Both events have multiple opportunities for support and participation. Please visit our website […]
This workshop presents ways to re-use "good" books gone "bad!" These projects are designed to show off our love of books and make use (or re-use) of their shape and format. Learn to use thrift shop books to create a variety of unique decorative and useful conversation pieces. Projects include: a Classic Book-into-Portfolio case; a […]
Learn the basics of stone lithography from Charles Criner, the Museum’s Artist in Residence. In addition to learning the history of lithography, students will learn how to process a stone through graining the stone, applying an image, and then etching the stone. Students will print on the Museum’s 1830s starwheel lithography press, and then learn […]
Learn the basics of setting type by hand and letterpress printing using the table-top platen press, still widely available on the market. Learn the california job case, set type, use a pica ruler and composing stick, mix ink, ink the press and print. Each student will set and print his or her own business card. […]